Professor, School of Law

Division Provost

Location Parramatta, AU

Contract Type Full-Time

Job ID: REF1417S

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• Full‑time, Ongoing position at Academic Level E.
• Parramatta South campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $230,375 – $238,446 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Lead impactful legal education and research with an ambitious School committed to a diverse student community.

The Opportunity

Western Sydney University’s School of Law is an ambitious School recognised for its strong social justice mission, high‑quality clinical legal education and impactful research. You will join a School deeply engaged with Greater Western Sydney, committed to community partnership, and dedicated to teaching a diverse student body that brings rich perspectives and lived experiences to the study of law. Your leadership will strengthen the School’s mission across teaching, research and engagement.

In this senior academic role, you will contribute to designing and delivering contemporary blended learning that supports students with different learning styles and backgrounds. You will foster excellence through reflective teaching practices and lead curriculum innovation across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. As a representative of academic leadership at Western Sydney University, you will support interdisciplinary collaboration across Faculties and Research Institutes, building networks that advance institutional priorities.

You will also strengthen the School’s research profile by driving high‑impact scholarship aligned with key research clusters including commercial law, human rights and international law, inter‑Asia legalities, and social justice and critique. The School maintains strong community partnerships and international collaborations, particularly across Southeast Asia and Italy. Your research leadership will foster new projects, attract external funding and contribute to Western Sydney University’s national and global ambitions.

What Success Looks Like:

• Maintain a national and international reputation for academic excellence in teaching and research.
• Lead and inspire excellence in contemporary blended learning that supports a diverse student body.
• Mentor early and mid‑career academics, fostering strong teaching and research cultures.
• Build productive relationships with industry, professional bodies and community partners.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Hold a PhD in a related discipline, with demonstrated leadership across teaching, research and engagement.
• Demonstrate excellence in pedagogical design and use of educational technologies to support diverse learners.
• Bring proven leadership in research, supervision, collaboration and attracting external funding.
• Possess strong interpersonal and collaboration skills across disciplines, industry and community partners.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Professor Catherine Renshaw, Dean, School of Law via c.renshaw@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1417S.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 5 July 2026.
• Working Rights: Employer Visa sponsorship may be provided if required.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

Belonging at Western

We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.

About Western

This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.

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ABOUT WESTERN

Western Sydney University was established in 1989, bringing together a number of existing higher education institutions across the region to create a single, unified university for Western Sydney. Founded with a strong commitment to accessibility and community engagement, the University was designed to expand educational opportunities for one of Australia’s most diverse and rapidly growing regions. Over the years, it has evolved into a world-class institution known for its innovation, research excellence, and focus on equity and social justice—continuing to play a vital role in shaping the future of Greater Western Sydney and beyond.